Ah, here we are, the third ride in on the 2015 Coffeeneuring Challenge. Half-way, almost. A hump-day ride for the hump of the challenge. Let’s mix things up and keep it interesting, shall we? The third ride of the challenge is an appropriate enough time to pull out ye olde three speed, huh? And nothing goes better with British bikes (and technology) than tea, so a three speed teaneurring ride!

While Peninsula Park is about two miles from my house (as the Sturmey-Archer hub flies), I had to do a few errands, so my ride was about five miles. (April’s, 4.6 miles.) My three speed of the last five years has been the Raleigh Wayfarer. April has two (two!) three speeds…

Three Speed October1 October, 2017 – 5 November, 2017Ride a three speed...three times a week...for three weeks...each ride at least three miles in length. Go to the website for full details.

Three Speed Ride8 October, 2017 at 11:30 am – 5:00 pmPaul Bunyon in Kenton, Portland, OR 97217, USAEnjoy a leisurely 20-ish mile cruise along the Columbia and environs. Three speed hub geared bikes preferred, but any bike welcome. We'll have a tea stop (bring your own) and end with food and adult beverages. Not a loop.